TO: BOARD OF SUPERVISORS
FROM: Social Services
MEETING DATE: March 12, 2024
DEPARTMENT CONTACT:
Jena Conner
PHONE:
707-463-7971
DEPARTMENT CONTACT:
Stephen White
PHONE:
707-457-5868
ITEM TYPE: Consent Agenda
TIME ALLOCATED FOR ITEM: N/A
AGENDA TITLE:
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Adoption of Proclamation Recognizing March 2024 as Social Work Appreciation Month in Mendocino County
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RECOMMENDED ACTION/MOTION:
recommendation
Adopt Proclamation recognizing March 2024 as Social Work Appreciation Month in Mendocino County; and authorize Chair to sign same.
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PREVIOUS BOARD/BOARD COMMITTEE ACTIONS:
The Board of Supervisors routinely adopts Proclamations recognizing special events and meritorious achievements.
SUMMARY OF REQUEST:
March is a time nationally to celebrate the great profession of social work and educate the public about the important contributions of social workers. The national theme for Social Work Month 2024 is "Empowering Social Workers". The social work profession has existed for more than a century and the need for social workers is greater than ever, as well as support to meet the high demands of their vital work. Social Workers are often unsung heroes on the front lines, assisting people while navigating through crises and tough life challenges. Social workers are trained to help people address personal and systemic barriers to optimal living; they are employed to effect positive change with individuals, families, groups, and communities to overcome issues that prevent them from reaching their full potential.
Mendocino County Social Workers can be found answering the County's abuse and neglect reporting hotline, investigating reports of child, elder, and dependent adult abuse and neglect; placing individuals in alternative care settings to support their care and safety when they cannot be maintained at home; and connecting individuals and families to treatment, educational resources, and community programs and services to promote ...
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